What is the tax rate? When are taxes due? How is property assessed?
In the City of Brantford, Ontario, property tax & assessment rules are set by Property Taxes — City of Brantford (2026 due dates, penalty) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. Due dates: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Penalty interest: 1.25% on the day of default, plus 1.25% on the first day of each month thereafter until paid. Tax sale: Property eligible for tax sale if taxes unpaid for 2 years; owner responsible for City's fees and notice costs.
Property Taxes — City of Brantford (2026 due dates, penalty)
adopted bylaw
due dates
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and Tuesday, September 15, 2026
"The 2026 final property tax due dates are Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and Tuesday, September 15, 2026."
penalty interest
1.25% on the day of default, plus 1.25% on the first day of each month thereafter until paid
"Penalty/interest of 1.25% will be added on the day of default to any instalment, plus 1.25% on the first day of each month thereafter until paid."
tax sale
Property eligible for tax sale if taxes unpaid for 2 years; owner responsible for City's fees and notice costs
"If you haven't paid your taxes for 2 years, your property is eligible for tax sale"
scout note
2026 final due dates Jun 30 and Sep 15; penalty/interest 1.25% on default day and 1.25% on the first of each month after; interim mailed Feb, final June.
Tax Rates 2026 — City of Brantford
adopted bylaw
2026 final rates by class: residential city 1.44210794%, education 0.153%, total 1.59510794%; multi-res, commercial, industrial, farm, pipelines with levies.